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LV02 SXS

2002 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,452 mi
Last recorded49,452 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R85023,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 SXS
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 49,452 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 49,250 miles

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanchions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 49,246 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Fluid level not visible, will check after test

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanchions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sise to side play in bevel drive

Rear Brake pads corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,214 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sub linkage (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 49,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Buttons excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Buttons excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Rear (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sub linkage (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,476 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 48,422 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 48,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,101 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 35,398 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 35,398 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 23,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 22,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2010 17,399 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,081 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,498 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 12,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 11,135 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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LV02 SXS is a 2002 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 23,590 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV02 SXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV02 SXS registered?

LV02 SXS is a 2002 BMW R850, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is LV02 SXS safe to buy?

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